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Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano was signed to a four-year contract extension Monday, Jan. 4. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. He and general manager Ryan Grigson will both be back for 2016.

Fantasy Tip: The Colts need a miracle to get into the playoffs. This isn't a surprise for Pagano, as he was rumored to be clashing with the front office earlier this season. When things went south with the team, he was immediately on the hot seat. We won't know how this head coaching change will affect Andrew Luck and the Colts offense until a new coach is named. Stay tuned.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano and general manager Ryan Grigson have a "toxic" relationship, according to a source. It has reached the point where Grigson and Pagano have little communication with each other, according to multiple sources. Grigson is at this point the more likely of the two to be retained by owner Jim Irsay. Grigson has one more year remaining on his contract and has a very good relationship with the Irsay family.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano could be on the hot seat in the final year of his contract. The Colts want him to prove that he's the man for the job in the future. Pagano and the Colts have reached and lost in the playoffs each of the past three seasons.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano believes Indianapolis possesses the best players it's ever had since he's been there. Pagano said the coaching staff and front office will have a tough time cutting down to the final 53-man roster with all the talent they have.

Fantasy Tip: With Andrew Luck, Frank Gore, T.Y. Hilton and Andre Johnson, not to mention a better than mediocre defense, Pagano has the right to be pumped up about this year's squad. Luck is considered by many to be the top quarterback in the NFL, and in fantasy football, Gore is in the RB2 conversation, Hilton is a WR1 and Johnson in WR2 territory with added value in PPR leagues.

Indianapolis Colts WR Hakeem Nicks received praise from head coach Chuck Pagano for his performance in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 16. "(Nicks) was outstanding," Pagano said after the game. Him and Andrew were in a rhythm Obviously, we figured he'd play inspired football against a really good football team."

Indianapolis Colts DT Josh Chapman could play nose tackle in 2014. Chapman got praise from head coach Chuck Pagano. "Midway through the season he was finally healthy," Pagano said. "He missed the whole first year and he finally gained the confidence. ... Until you get in there and you take on a double team and put that foot in the ground and take on all that weight on that knee, I think from a mental and physical standpoint he's in a great place."

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said the team will continue to remain committed to the run after their Divisional Round playoff loss to the New England Patriots Saturday, Jan. 11. Pagano said running "will always be our mantra" and that "you have to be able to run the football and stop the run to win football games in the National Football League." The Colts had only 69 yards rushing against New England and finished 20th in the league in rushing.

Despite his recent struggles, the Indianapolis Colts have said they would look long-term with RB Trent Richardson instead of focusing on the negatives at the moment. "Wait until he has the rest of this season, wait until he has an off-season with us, goes through a training camp with us," Colts coach Chuck Pagano said. "We've just got to keep it real. It's not an easy thing for anybody, let alone Trent who came in with all the hype that comes from being the third overall pick. He won't make any excuses. And we won't make any excuses for him. But reality is reality. It's not an easy thing."

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said he does not know what is going on with RB Trent Richardson's runs. "I don't know if he's snake bit, I don't know what the heck is going on," Pagano said. "We'll get it fixed. We'll get the holes there. He's making the right reads, he's doing all the right things, he knows what to do. He played great without the ball, protection-wise, those things. His numbers are going to come. I'm not concerned about that."

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano thinks WR Reggie Wayne (knee) will not see his career end after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament and torn meniscus in the team's Week 7 game. "He'll be back," Pagano said. "I know how he's wired."

Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano said OT Anthony Castonzo (knee) will not play in the preseason finale after an MRI confirmed Castonzo has a mild sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Castonzo was injured on the opening series of a 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns and did not return. OG Mike McGlynn (knee) also did not play after bruising his knee during practice last week. Castonzo is listed as day-to-day, and Pagano said he hopes both would be ready for the Sept. 8 opener against the Oakland Raiders.

Indianapolis Colts RB Vick Ballard is expected to enter training camp as the team's No. 1 running back, but that doesn't mean RB Donald Brown will not also see playing time. Head coach Chuck Pagano sees Ballard as a player who gets stronger as the game wears on, while Brown is considered more of a home run hitter for the offense.

"Can Vick be an every-down guy? Yeah. Can Donnie be an every-down guy? Yeah. They are different types of runners and are more than capable on third down, knowing the protections and picking up blitzers and being effective once they get out to catch the football and doing those things out of the backfield," Pagano said. "Vick is a solid, solid guy; Donnie is a home run hitter," Pagano said. "If he gets the edge and hits a crease, he can take it the distance."

Fantasy Tip: Ballard should be viewed as a third fantasy running back who could have slightly more value in PPR leagues. Brown is a handcuff pick and likely nothing more than a sixth back in deep leagues.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano returned to the team Monday, Dec. 24, three months after taking an indefinite leave to battle leukemia. If all goes well at practice this week, Pagano will likely be on the sideline in Week 17.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano is expected to return to the team Monday, Dec. 24, after battling life-threatening leukemia. Pagano will address the team in a meeting, according to interim head coach Bruce Arians.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has been cleared to return to the sidelines whenever he's ready. Pagano's physician is not imposing any restrictions, and the coach is expected to return to the team complex as early as Monday, Dec. 24.

The Indianapolis Colts are hopeful head coach Chuck Pagano will return to the sidelines in Week 17. Interim head coach Bruce Arians and others have pegged the Dec. 30 regular-season finale as Pagano's possible return date. Arians said this week that Pagano "felt great" and "looked good" and his white blood-cell counts were good - all indications he could return next week.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano completed his last round of chemotherapy treatment Tuesday, Dec. 4, and could resume coaching the team its regular season finale Dec. 30. The decsion on when to return would be made by Pagano and the organization.

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Bruce Arians said he expects head coach Chuck Pagano to take full control of the team when he returns - even if that means making a coaching change in the playoffs. "If he comes back, he'll be the head coach," Arians said when asked if Pagano would be making all of the game-day decisions.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano visited the team during practice Friday, Nov. 16. "It caught everybody by surprise," WR Reggie Wayne said. "That was a great finishing to a great day of practice. Like I said, whenever he is able to address the team, give us a little words of wisdom, it's always a great feeling." Pagano is aiming for a return to the sidelines for the regular-season finale.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano could attend the team's Week 9 game, according to owner Jim Irsay. Pagano continues to battle leukemia. He has been out of the hospital since Monday, Oct. 29, but is scheduled to receive another round of chemotherapy next week.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano wrote in an email that he was proud of his team following their Week 5 victory. "I am so proud of this team, staff, organization, fans, community, etc. (I) could go on and on," said Pagano, who is in hospital as he battles Leukemia. "I am the luckiest man in the world. I said it when I got this opportunity several months ago and I am repeating it now. The 12th man came through big time along with the TEAM THAT REFUSED TO LOSE."

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano reached out to his team Friday, Oct. 5, from his hospital bed, via email. Interim head coach Bruce Arians declined to share its message; however, he plans to read the email to the team as part of preparation for Week 5. "Very private," Arians said. "He sent it to every player. Very long. When you read it by yourself, it's very emotional. I don't know if I can get it out to the team. I might assign someone to read it."

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said Monday, Oct. 1, that head coach Chuck Pagano is hospitalized with leukemia, but Irsay said the cancer is treatable and that everyone is optimistic. "It's been a very difficult week," Irsay said. "The coach was feeling some fatigue over the last two weeks, had noticed some bruising on his body that at first he thought could have been from contact on the field, coaching, or playing with his grandkids or whatever, and eventually through talking to his wife, Tina, she said, 'You need to check that out.'" Irsay does not expect Pagano to come back as the head coach this season, although he does think Pagano may be ready to coach from the press box at some point late this year.

Updating an ongoing story, Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano will miss a minimum of six weeks with a treatable form of leukemia, according to sources; however, Pagano plans to return as coach.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano has been diagnosed with a "serious" illness, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, and will miss the team's Week 5 game and likely several more games. Pagano had been feeling unusual fatigue in recent weeks and got blood tests during the bye week. The organization is reportedly optimistic Pagano will recover from the illness. During Pagano's absence, offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will take over as the team's head coach.

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees said he will not emulate former defensive coordinators Chuck Pagano and Greg Mattison; however, he added the defensive system will remain intact. "I just think everybody calls a game differently, everybody sees a game differently, but yet, it's still going to be some of the same calls," Pees said.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said QB Andrew Luck is missing valuable time with the team. Luck is prohibited from being at the team's complex until after June 7, at which time he will be finished with his final exams at Stanford. "For him to be here, taking snaps, building chemistry, the timing with the offense, timing with the receivers, all those kind of things ... it's days lost," Pagano said. "It's like money you never get back. It'd be awesome to have him here, but we're going to make do."